By Ahmad Hathout Using precedent, the Federal Court is entering relatively new territory in the site-blocking era, as it ordered internet service providers Monday to block websites that allow people... Continue Reading
It was probably only a matter of time, but the CRTC has now turned its attention to new device setup charges and SIM fees that Rogers is charging customers, following... Continue Reading
Rogers Sportsnet and CBC announced Tuesday that Canada’s national public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts. As the national media rightsholder for NHL games, Rogers had been sub-licensing to CBC... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout Quebecor's Videotron is asking the CRTC to get involved in adjusting the wholesale roaming access prices charged by SaskTel, which would reverse over a decade of regulatory... Continue Reading
Rogers Sports and Media on Tuesday announced its 2026-27 slate of new and returning programming across its specialty channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and Bravo. HGTV’s lineup includes the first fruits of... Continue Reading
Bell on Monday announced it has committed more than $25 million to expand its wireless network capacity in Toronto and Vancouver to support upcoming FIFA World Cup matches and fan experiences in... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout Rogers can force a competitor to connect at a traffic hand-off point of its choosing because its commission-approved tariff allows it, the CRTC ruled Thursday. Cambridge, Ont.-based... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout The Shaw Rocket Fund has filed for a court review of a CRTC decision last month that did not require Rogers to continue paying into the fund... Continue Reading
Bell on Tuesday announced the launch of a new suite of always-on internet solutions for its all-fibre Bell Fibe internet customers, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products and a wireless internet backup solution designed... Continue Reading
By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs. California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (Lorimer, 2024)
The other shoe dropped last week when the CRTC delivered two rulings that nearly complete its new regulatory framework for Netflix and the rest of the Hollywood streamers, as well as Canadian television broadcasters.
The reaction to the rulings from the Hollywood streamers and their Canadian enablers offered more heat than light. Media reports played them as a trade story and some breathlessly speculated on Culture & Identity Minister Marc…
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